As China halts timber imports from the US, Việt Nam eyes an opportunity to boost its own timber intake for processing and re-export — reinforcing its position as a key player in the global wood furniture market.
Many companies in the sector have reduced production by 20-30 per cent, leading to workforce cuts and lower incomes. Some businesses, despite having annual budgets in the billions of đồng, have been forced to close their doors.
The change signals a tightening of oversight, as the ministry is expected to review and verify all certifications issued by VCCI during the authorisation period.
There is a noticeable shift in capital flows toward deep-tech sectors like AI, energy and semiconductors — all aligned with the Government’s long-term strategic vision.
Experts stressed that a comprehensive, synchronised policy framework is needed to cover all LNG activities — from investment and infrastructure to pricing and regulation.
The Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition of Food and Beverages 2025 (HCMC FOODEX 2025) that opened in HCM City on April 16 offers a platform for food and beverage businesses to collaborate.
According to the Việt Nam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration under the Ministry of Construction, by 2030, Việt Nam''s fleet is expected to expand to 1,750 vessels with a total capacity of 18 million tonnes.
Hiền explained that rules of origin are a set of criteria used to determine the country where a product is manufactured (i.e. country of origin). These rules are especially important for goods produced using inputs from multiple countries, and require...
Việt Nam exported 20,244 tonnes of various types of pepper in March, earning US$141.6 million. The figures represented increases of 41.3 per cent in volume, and 45.6 per cent in value month-on-month, and a decrease of 21.2 per cent in...
To ensure product quality from the ground up, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has launched residue monitoring programmes at key growing areas and packing facilities.
The revival of the project signals Việt Nam''s shift towards energy diversification to meet rising electricity demand, while honouring its carbon reduction commitments.
At a forum on SCT held in Hà Nội on April 4, hosted by the Việt Nam Beer–Alcohol–Beverage Association (VBA), concerns were raised that a sudden imposition of the tax could deliver a “shock” to producers, disrupt business operations, and...
The total pig herd reached approximately 32 million head by the end of 2024, up seven million from 2020 and nearly two million from 2023. This marked the highest pig population in five years.
Industry insiders pointed to stable raw material prices and a strategic shift towards higher-value processed products as key factors underpinning the strong performance of the two top earners -shrimp and tra fish.
